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Wednesday 1/31
Franklin Munoz
January 31, 2024
☕️☃️🧦 Good morning crew. First month of 2024 in the books, and soccer has been great to us. February kicks off Champions League soccer again, so here’s to hoping your squad isn’t dealing with a lot of injuries up to this point.
Giveaway: Wake up and smell the coffee. Just in time for the Holidays, our next giveaway will be a $30 gift card for our favorite coffee brand- Kickoff Coffee. As always, each friend that you refer to subscribe to the newsletter is an entry to our raffle. Best of luck!
Tuesday Recap
England Premier League
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African Cup of Nations- Round of 16
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Asian Cup- Round of 16
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Women’s Champions League- Group Stages
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New Rules
Greece Government cracks down on violence
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🆕🎥 Greece government cracks down. When violence erupts in the stands, it’s often difficult for authorities to identify those who were involved. In December, a riot erupted in Greece that was allegedly started by organized soccer fan groups, resulting in the death of a police officer. As a result, fans were banned for two months, and with the suspension set to end on February 12th, the government has a new set of rules for anyone who wants to attend games and the stadiums that host them:
The use of a state-run digital identification app is required to purchase tickets
Mandatory surveillance cameras at all stadiums required by March 6th
National registry of anyone involved in a soccer supporter club
Minors under the age of 15 need be accompanied by an adult
Transfer News
Kean to Atlético Madrid loan collapses
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🚕💼🍝 48 hours in Madrid, Kean returns to Turin. Juventus and Atlético Madrid had agreed on a loan moving Italian striker, Moise Kean, to the Spanish capital. Kean was set on starting his new chapter with Atletico and had already flown to Madrid to attend their 2-0 victory over Valencia at the Wanda Metropolitan. All signs seem clear that his move to La Liga was imminent. However, in a shocking turn of events the loan deal collapsed between Juve and Atleti, with Atletico Madrid leaving negotiations.
Contractions and differences were raised between Juventus and Atletico’s respective medical staffs concerning Kean’s return from injury. Atletico’s medical staff opined that Kean’s recovery time would stretch into March, while Juve opined February
The loan agreement would have seen Kean spend the rest of the season in Madrid
Kean previously spent two seasons on loan at Juve from Everton before signing with the Turin giants
Kean is expected to traveling back to Italy after recently landing in Madrid this past weekend
👀💸🔜 Atletico has moved on, keeping their sight on La Liga this season, Atletico have adjuster their focus away from Kean towards strengthen their defensive line. Atletico are considering singing Valencia’s Gabriel Paulista following the injury of Jose Gimenez (as if putting two past them this weekend wasn't enough, Simeone wants to take their players). Atletico Madrid has been pretty active this transfer window, signing Belgian midfielder Arthur Vermeeren from Antwerp and Romanian keeper Horatiu Moldovan. The Rojiblancos take on Athletic Club in the Copa del Rey semifinals next week and Inter Milan in the round of 16 for UEFA Champions League.
Player Profile
Jose Angelino Tasende
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💥💺🗞️ Spanish leftback signs for AS Roma. Roma head coach Daniele De Rossi has recently signed Angelino, 27, from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig on a loan deal until June 2024 with a buy-out option. Angelino will don the No. 69 shirt for the Giallorossi. And nobody, absolutely nobody in the history of sports has been more committed to No. 69 in their career, than Angelino (more below).
🫡🧳✌️Longtime journey man Angelino. Coming on the scene from Manchester City’s youth academy, Angelino has spent the last season on loan with Galatasaray. Angelino will provide AS Roma and their new coach with maturity, proven experience in European leagues, and technical fullback-winger defense.
The Spanish left-back spent four years at City and wore the squad No. 69 during his first spell at the Etihad
The new Roman signee has equipped the No. during his time on loan with New York City Football Club
Angelino became attached to the No. 69, he later wore it on a loan spell at NAC Breda in Holland
Angelino will begin his Italian tenure running back his original kit No. 69
The Giallorossi have put together back-to-back-to-back wins since the caretaker appointment of Daniele De Rossi. Be sure to catch Roma take on Cagliari before their clash against Inter.
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Matches to Catch
Premier League
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Women’s Champions League- Group Stages
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La Liga
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Asian Cup- Round of 16
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Football, by the fans for the fans
In search of a pub? Ever find yourself in a new city and are desperately searching for a local soccer pub? Who would have thought that the premier league took time out of their day to create a bar finder. There really is nothing better than catching an early premier league game on the weekends with fellow fans of the game, and finding that bar that will actually have the game sound on just got that much easier.
USA Bar Finder. Bar finder, aka Intern Jose’s nickname in college. Easy to use search platform on the premier leagues website. It has most major cities included, and they’re even accepting updates to their list if you email them at [email protected]
Find your local soccer pub here.